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# Applications Software Engineer

- **Company:** U S Office of Personnel Management
- **Location:** Macon, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $106,437.0 - $138,370.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Databases, Information Engineering, Interoperability, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Devsecops, Programming Languages
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=88bd67eecd79abea

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems & applications support?, * Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

 * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
 * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
 * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, Basic Requirement for the Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210 occupation: You must have Information Technology (IT) related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:1)Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail;2)Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services;3) Oral Communication - Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and
to make recommendations .Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience., Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience., This job does not have an education qualification requirement., * Accountability

 * Attention to Detail
 * Customer Service
 * Decision Making
 * Flexibility
 * Influencing/Negotiating
 * Integrity/Honesty
 * Interpersonal Skills
 * Learning
 * Reading Comprehension
 * Reasoning
 * Self-Management
 * Stress Tolerance
 * Teamwork, Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process

 * Credentialing
 * Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status

## Description

As an IT Specialist (Applications Software) with the US Office of Personnel Management, Products and Data Engineering Divisions, you will serve as a senior software engineer responsible for designing, developing, integrating, modernizing, and sustaining enterprise application systems and services that support OPM mission requirements., * Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain enterprise application software that supports mission-critical organizational requirements.

 * Lead or support the software development lifecycle using modern development methodologies, including Agile and DevSecOps.
 * Develop and maintain software solutions that integrate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to improve application functionality.
 * Evaluate and implement tools, frameworks, and platforms to modernize application environments and improve performance.
 * Assess system requirements, technical constraints, and integration needs to develop secure, interoperable, and maintainable application solutions.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve application development, integration, performance, security, or operational issues.
 * Communicate technical information, requirements, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders., * You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office.
 * This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit, Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service, or equivalent, performing application software development work that included all of the following:
 * Developing, testing, implementing, or maintaining application software using established programming languages, frameworks, or software engineering tools;
 * Supporting application modernization, system design, or software development efforts by analyzing requirements, documenting design considerations, or drafting technical recommendations;
 * Assisting with the integration of application software with platforms, services, databases, data sources, or other systems;
 * Identifying application development, integration, performance, security, or operational issues and proposing corrective actions for review; and
 * Preparing technical requirements, documentation, recommendations, or implementation options for review by senior technical staff, stakeholders, customers, or technical teams., Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all
assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

 * your performance and conduct;
 * the needs and interests of the agency;
 * whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
 * whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution., o Social Security Number (SSN)
o Photos of yourself
o Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.
o Encrypted and digitally signed documents

 * Other supporting documents:
 + Cover Letter, optional
 + Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)Documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
 + If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.?, 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
 7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_Assessments


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